Help Us Bring the Nogales International Film Fest to Life!

Help Us Turn Borders Into Bridges Through Film!

The Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF), presented by the Southern Arizona Film Society, is a bold celebration of art and unity, redefining the U.S.-Mexico border as a space for connection through film, art, and culture. Scheduled for April 28 to May 4, 2025, this festival highlights the cultural richness of the Arizona-Sonora borderlands and the power of storytelling to bridge divides.

Film on the Fence: A Cinematic Statement of Unity

The centerpiece of NOGAIFF is Film on the Fence, a groundbreaking event where films are projected onto the physical U.S.-Mexico border wall. This powerful initiative transforms a symbol of division into a shared screen, bringing audiences from both sides together in a completely free unified cinematic experience. In today’s charged political climate, this event serves as a bold cultural statement, showcasing how art can transcend borders and foster dialogue, understanding, and community.

"Film on the Fence reflects our vision for the borderlands,” says Oscar Rene Coronado, Director of NOGAIFF. “It’s a declaration that art can bridge divides, bringing people together to celebrate our shared film art."

Why Your Support Matters

To bring this transformative festival to life, we need your help.

The funds raised will go toward:

Producing Film on the Fence: Technical equipment, projection setup, and on-site logistics.

Festival Programming: Showcasing diverse, underrepresented voices from both sides of the border.

Workshops and Panels: Empowering filmmakers from marginalized communities with tools and mentorship.

Operational Costs: Marketing, outreach, staff, and essential festival infrastructure.

Your contributions will make this bold vision possible, creating an unforgettable event that positions the Nogales borderlands as a thriving cultural hub.

Our Fundraising Goal: $25,000

With your support, NOGAIFF can fulfill its mission of turning borders into bridges, giving a platform to the artists and stories that define our shared experiences.

Join Us in Building Bridges

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.

If you're local, join us for our fundraising event on December 7, 2024, located at Holler and Saunders in Nogales AZ at 7pm, where you’ll learn more about how NOGAIFF is shaping the cultural narrative of the borderlands.

Be Part of the Movement

Help us turn this vision into reality. Together, we can redefine what the border represents and celebrate the power of art to unite communities.

Donate today and make a difference!

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